Practice Topic Sentences - 1.1.1.3 | Module 3: Sharpening Reading Skills (Comprehension) | ICSE Grade 8 English
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1.1.1.3 - Topic Sentences

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is a topic sentence?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what helps orient the reader in a paragraph.

Question 2

Easy

Why are topic sentences important?

πŸ’‘ Hint: What do they summarize?

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the role of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

  • To confuse the reader
  • To summarize the main idea
  • To add filler content

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about its function at the beginning of a paragraph.

Question 2

True or False: A topic sentence can only be found at the beginning of a paragraph.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the placement options for clarity.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Compose a paragraph about the importance of teamwork, ensuring it has a clear topic sentence and at least three supporting details. After writing, identify and underline the topic sentence.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Make sure your sentence introduces the whole idea.

Question 2

Evaluate the following paragraph for its effectiveness: 'Dogs are great pets. They bark. Some dogs play fetch.' Suggest improvements focusing on the topic sentence.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Is there a main idea that ties it together?

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